Acupuncture for thyroid nodule treatment
A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Chen, Qi; Zhou, Jun; Zhang, Xinxia; Wang, Lizhen; Yang, Botong; Xia, Jia; Zhong, Min; Tang, Xiaoming M · Medicine · 2020 October 20
DOI 10.1097/MD.0000000000022276
Objective
Thyroid nodules are scattered lesions caused by abnormal local growth of thyroid cells. In recent years, their prevalence rate has been rising gradually, and the probability of cancerations has also been increasing gradually. The curative effect of acupuncture on thyroid nodules has been proved clinically. However, as there is no clear mechanism of action, no specific operation methods or Suggestions, it is necessary to make a systematic evaluation of acupuncture therapy, so as to lay a foundation for further research in the future.
Conclusions
Through the systematic review of this study, the evidence of the treatment of thyroid nodule by acupuncture has been summarized so far, so as to provide guidance for further promoting the application of acupuncture therapy in patients with thyroid nodule.
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